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Painting of the Golden Calf
Posted inTorah

Why the Israelites really built the Golden Calf

Rabbi Joey Felsen by Rabbi Joey Felsen February 29, 2024February 28, 2024
Artist Yael Kanarek (Photo/Gili Getz)
Posted inArt

Israeli American artist creates ‘regendered’ version of the Hebrew Bible

by Rachel Ringler February 29, 2024March 6, 2024
Richard Lewis and Larry David in an episode of "Curb Your Enthusiasm." (Photo/HBO)
Posted inObituaries

Comedian Richard Lewis, dark prince of Jewish neurosis, dies at 76

by Andrew Silow-Carroll February 28, 2024
Kids from different synagogues and day schools at Kids Jewbilee, during Jewish Silicon Valley's 15th annual Jewbilee, a Day of Jewish Learning, Feb. 2024.
Posted inJewish Life

Honors, happenings, comings & goings — February 2024

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(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins) by Lea Loeb February 26, 2024February 26, 2024
Backs of people standing with their arms around each other with Israeli and gay pride flags
Posted inJewish Life

UPDATED: Local events focus on navigating the post-Oct. 7 world

by J. Staff February 23, 2024February 29, 2024
(Photo/Flickr-María Helena Carey CC BY-ND 2.0)
Posted inJewish Life

Lifecycles announcements for the week of Feb. 23, 2024

by J. Staff February 23, 2024February 23, 2024
a lit memorial candle with a Sinai Memorial Chapel logo on it
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Death announcements for the week of Feb. 23, 2024

by J. Staff February 23, 2024February 23, 2024
Roast eggplant with spiced yogurt on pilaf makes a hearty, comforting meal. (Photo/Faith Kramer)
Posted inUncategorized, Recipe

Roasted eggplant, Yemeni spices come together in comforting, versatile dish

Faith Kramer by Faith Kramer February 21, 2024February 23, 2024
Sirgout Badana adds "alicha ater kik," Ethiopian yellow split peas, to a to-go box at Desta Ethiopian Cafe in Oakland, Feb. 14, 2024. (Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins)
Posted inOrganic Epicure

Desta Ethiopian Cafe in East Bay joins a short list of local kosher destinations

Alix Wall by Alix Wall February 16, 2024February 23, 2024
an antique drawing of a great cloud hovering over the mishkan with israelites worshipping
Posted inJewish Life

This week’s Torah portion wants us to loosen our grip on wealth

Rabbi Amy Eilberg by Rabbi Amy Eilberg February 16, 2024February 16, 2024

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